Staff Nurse - Kennedy Ward

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Staff Nurse - Kennedy Ward The closing date is 03 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Are you an experienced nurse, a team player with a positive attitude who would like to develop their career further?. If you are, we would love to hear from you. Kennedy ward is a friendly 30 bedded acute surgical ward, which caters for both male and female patients. We provide care for Orthopaedic trauma patients. We also look after general surgery patients, including gynaecology and urology patients. An excellent opportunity has arisen for a band 5 staff nurse to join our forward thinking team. We are currently seeking a keen and enthusiastic individual who is looking to make a positive change and improve patient care. You will participate in all ward activities as an effective team member, supporting senior staff and taking delegated responsibilities. You will also be responsible for assessing care needs and the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of programmes of care, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. It is essential to have at least 1 year experience on a surgical ward or healthcare environment. If you wish to develop new skills or have a passion for service improvement or are looking for a new experience please come and join our positive thinking , hardworking, friendly and supportive team. All staff members are offered ongoing support and clinical supervision to help achieve their full potential. Main duties of the job Participate in all ward activities as an effective team member, supporting the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse and Sister To asses and provide holistic treatment and care to patients, ensuring all patients receive a high-quality service. To assess care needs, and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. To teach and supervise qualified and unqualified staff, and to act as a role model to junior staff. To take responsibility and accountability for a group of patients Maintain individual patient care plans, evaluating and updating them as necessary to ensure that the patient's physical, social and psychological needs are met. Ensure that all patients nutritional and personal hygiene needs are met. Adhere to strict compliance with Trust Infection Control policies and procedures and ensure junior staff and learners are aware of their responsibility, observe staff practice and advise/educate as necessary. Assist with the introduction and implementation of new ideas and methods of nursing care, including research methods. To actively seek the views of patients, carers and relatives on the care and services provided. Communicate effectively with relatives, patients, and other members of multi disciplinary team as required and ensure a good public image at all times, in a sensitive manner, by keeping them up to date with progress. About us The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics. The safety and well-being of our